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How does a humidifier work?
Balancing humidity levels plays a huge role in having a healthy home. A comfortable level is anywhere between 30% and 60%.1 If humidity rises above 70% for a prolonged period of time, issues can start, including the growth of mould, mildew, bacteria and dust mites. On the other hand, should humidity levels drop below 30%, the air becomes too dry, putting you at risk of dry skin, cracked lips, allergies, headaches, coughs and irritated eyes. The solution? Step forward the humidifier. In this guide we’ll look at what does a humidifier do, how to use one, and the advantages of humidifier devices.
What is a humidifier?
To start with, let’s look at the purpose of a humidifier. What does a humidifier do? Put simply, humidifier function is all about putting moisture back into the air. When humidity levels are low the air becomes dry, which can dry out and irritate your skin and eyes. When humidity levels rise to healthy percentage, the air causes less discomfort.
When you know how to measure and monitor humidity levels and adjust accordingly, you can ensure that the perfect balance is maintained.
How does a humidifier work?
Essentially, a humidifier sprays water vapour into the air to increase humidity. That water comes from an evaporation process. In high quality devices like the 2-in-1 Air Purifier and Humidifier Series 3000i, this process creates a hygienic mist that quickly becomes invisible. That mist not only helps raise humidity levels, but it also makes it harder for bacteria to be carried into the air. With a 2-in-1 device like this you can use the air humidifier function and the air purification function to create a healthy atmosphere.
We know now that the purpose of a humidifier is to increase moisture levels, but how does a humidifier work? The way a humidifier functions is a simple process conceptually, but there’s a raft of expert engineering and technology behind it.
When using a humidifier, remember to follow these steps:
What you need
- £550.00*
3000i Series Air Purifier and Humidifier
AC3829/60
- Purifies rooms up to 80 m²
- 310 m³/h clean air rate (CADR)
- 600 ml/h humidification rate
- Connected with CleanHome+ app
Humidifier benefits
Source(s): 1 Oxford City Council: Damp and mould prevention
Effective air humidifier function has a number of benefits, both for your home and the health of people in your home. The following list of humidifier benefits provide plenty of reasons to use one:
From what is a humidifier to the advantages of humidifier machines, that’s everything you need to know. As you now know, using a humidifier can be a big help in creating a healthier home.
2 NCBI: Impact of Home Humidification on Virus Survival
